What Are All the Attractions at Isle of Berk in Epic Universe?

A ride-by-ride, show-by-show family guide to every attraction in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe, with intensity notes, best ages, and who each one fits.

By Favorite Grampy | Last Updated: June 2026 | Ride, show, and play-area details verified against Universal Orlando

What Attractions Does Isle of Berk Have at Epic Universe?

Isle of Berk has three rides, one indoor show, a large play area, four shops, and character meet-and-greets. It is the largest of the five worlds at Universal Epic Universe, spanning 15.5 acres around a central lagoon. The land opened May 22, 2025, and it suits families with dragon-loving kids ages 4 to 12.

The three rides cover a 45 mph family coaster, a 67-foot spinning racer, and a soak-everyone water battle. Height minimums run from none up to 48 inches, so what each child can ride depends on how tall they measure. The Untrainable Dragon show, the Viking Training Camp play area, and meet-and-greets with Toothless himself round out the day.

This guide goes deeper than our main Isle of Berk family guide, breaking down each attraction by ride feel, intensity, and best age. For the big picture on the whole park, start with our Epic Universe planning guide.

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What Is Hiccup’s Wing Gliders Like?

Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is the family coaster, with a 40-inch minimum height. It reaches 45 mph and skims right over the lagoon and rooftops. It is smooth enough for a first big coaster, yet punchy enough to thrill parents.

The story sets it up well. Hiccup builds a winged flying machine so guests can feel what dragon flight is like, but Toothless launches the cars before the full wings attach. As a result, you dart around the village, past bridges and rockwork, instead of soaring calmly above it.

The first launch hits harder than most families expect, which is part of the fun. There are two launches in total, with a story scene in the middle where the coaster pauses before firing again under the dragon racing bleachers. Animatronics line the route, so even the queue and ride path feel alive.

For best ages, I put this at 6 and up for most kids, though a brave 5-year-old who clears 40 inches will love it. My grandson Ben measured in right at the line on our trip, and Hiccup’s Wing Gliders became the ride he begged to repeat. It accepts Universal Express Pass and offers a single-rider line, both of which help on busy days.

What Is Dragon Racer’s Rally Like?

Dragon Racer’s Rally is the thrill pick, with a 48-inch minimum height. You ride a Viking-made dragon trainer that lifts up to 67 feet on a spinning pendulum. You control how mild or wild it gets.

Here is how it works. Each rider sits on an individual dragon seat at one end of a rotating arm. Once you are up, the seats unlock so you can tilt your own wing flaps and decide whether to stay level or flip.

Catching a full barrel roll takes real skill. Universal built this version so you cannot just spin nonstop, which means flipping fully takes the right timing on the flaps. Some guests never quite crack it, so I would set expectations with your kids before they board.

For best ages, this fits confident riders 8 and up who clear 48 inches and enjoy spinning. I would skip it for motion-sensitive kids, since the swooping and tilting can unsettle a queasy stomach. It does not accept Express Pass and the cycle runs fairly short, so ride it early or late when the line is shortest.

What Is Fyre Drill Like?

Fyre Drill is the interactive water battle, with no minimum height. Children under 48 inches ride with a companion, and hand-held infants are not allowed. You board a dragon-headed boat and blast water cannons at flame-shaped targets.

The twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut turned Berk’s old fire-drill training ground into a soak-everyone competition. Two sides of the boat compete to hit more than 130 targets scattered across the lagoon. The cannons shoot water over 28 feet, so you can also aim at other boats and walkway crowds.

Make no mistake, you will get soaked here, not lightly splashed. We learned this the wet way, and Ben squelched around in soggy sneakers until I bought him fresh socks. The fun of soaking strangers from the rails is half the draw for kids.

For best ages, this is the most inclusive ride in the land, perfect for ages 3 and up with a grown-up aboard. Even toddlers who cannot ride coasters can join this one. It does not accept Express Pass, so ride it early before lines build, and bring a dry shirt for every kid.

Favorite Grampy’s Insider Tip Bring a dry shirt for every kid riding Fyre Drill, and a gallon zip bag for phones. You will get soaked, not splashed. We learned this the wet way, and Ben squelched around in soggy sneakers until I bought him a fresh pair of socks.

What Is The Untrainable Dragon Show?

The Untrainable Dragon is a 20-minute indoor stage show, and many guests call it the best show in the park. It plays in an air-conditioned theater that seats close to 1,000 people. A Toothless puppet weighing 1,157 pounds and spanning nearly 27 feet flies right over the crowd.

The story follows Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, and Gobber as they solve the mystery of a new, untrainable dragon. It blends live actors, full-scale dragon puppets, music, and high-definition screen effects. The moment Toothless soars overhead, the whole theater gasps at once.

Now for the part I did not expect. My grandkids are thrill seekers, so they grumbled about sitting through a show when there were coasters to ride. Their mom held firm and made them stay with the family, and by the end they were the loudest fans in our row.

This is also a smart midday break. The Florida heat peaks in the early afternoon, so an indoor, seated, air-conditioned show is a welcome reset. Universal runs roughly five to seven performances daily, and the show accepts Universal Express Pass.

One word of caution. The flying Toothless rig is complex, so a performance can occasionally cancel if a prop or the puppet system has a hiccup. I would aim for a midday showing rather than the last one of the day, so you have a backup time if your first choice goes down. Check the Universal Orlando app for the current schedule.

What Is the Viking Training Camp Play Area?

Viking Training Camp is a free, shaded play area hosted by Fishlegs, Berk’s resident dragon expert. Kids climb, slide, and explore through an agility course and themed stations. It carries no height requirement and costs nothing extra.

The stations keep little ones busy for a long stretch. There is an interactive sheep launcher game, a Toothless-themed teeter-totter, climbable towers, and Viking drums and chimes to bang. Baby Gronckle dragon climbers and smaller slides serve the littlest Vikings.

Best of all for a Florida day, the camp sits in the shade. That matters when the afternoon sun bears down and your kids need to burn off energy without baking. We parked here for a good 30 minutes while Ben tackled the agility course twice.

For best ages, this is gold for toddlers and kids up to about 8. Older kids may pass through quickly, but younger ones could happily spend a chunk of the day here. It is the easiest place in the land to let one parent rest while the other supervises.

Which Characters Can You Meet at Isle of Berk?

Isle of Berk has one of the strongest character lineups in the park. You meet Toothless and Hiccup at the Haddock Paddock, a quiet clearing built to honor the bond between dragon and Viking. Other Vikings roam the village throughout the day.

The Toothless meet is the headliner. He is an animatronic Night Fury that guests are actually encouraged to touch, which is rare and special. Hiccup often joins him, looking and sounding just like the films, and he walks your family through how to greet Toothless. Ben still talks about the moment Toothless leaned in for a nuzzle.

The roaming characters add real charm. Astrid wanders with her walking Stormfly puppet, a huge dragon that strolls the streets. The twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut heckle each other and anyone who stops, and Gobber works his forge, swapping out his interchangeable prosthetic arm pieces.

For families who love the movies, these meets are the emotional core of the land. Even kids who are too small to ride much will light up meeting Toothless. The interactions feel genuine, not scripted, which is the kind of memory you cannot plan.

Favorite Grampy’s Insider Tip Meet Toothless first thing during Early Park Admission if your hotel offers it. The line for Toothless is at its shortest right at open. We walked up with almost no wait at rope drop, then watched it stretch long by late morning.

What Are the Shops and Theming at Isle of Berk?

Isle of Berk has four shops, and the theming itself is an attraction. Universal built the village with six real-timber buildings, nine-foot-tall doors, and benches carved by chainsaw. Two towering Viking statues guard the portal from Celestial Park.

The shops fit the world. Viking Traders carries shields, swords, masks, tees, and toys, while Hiccup’s Work Shop leans into the inventor theme. Toothless’ Treasures lets kids adopt a plush dragon, and How to Treat Your Dragon is the bakery for sweet treats.

What sells the land is the living detail. Dozens of dragon figures move along rooftops and alleys, some full animatronics and some simple repeating motions. You will spot sheep trying to disguise themselves as Terrible Terror dragons, plus the occasional burst of dragon fire.

Even better, the land rewards wandering. Bridges, side paths, and hidden corners lead to carved stones and Easter eggs from the films. We spent a full 20 minutes just walking and pointing before we ever got in a ride line, and for a film-loving family, the village alone is worth the trip.

How Should Your Family Tour Isle of Berk?

Plan two to three hours to enjoy Isle of Berk without rushing. That covers all three rides, a character meet, the show, and the play area. Dragon superfans or families with young kids could easily spend half a day here.

Here is the order I would use. Hit Fyre Drill and Dragon Racer’s Rally early, since neither accepts Express Pass and both build lines fast. Save Hiccup’s Wing Gliders for when its line peaks, because Express and single-rider can cut that wait.

Then weave in the rest around the heat. Use The Untrainable Dragon as a midday air-conditioned break, let the kids loose at Viking Training Camp in the shade, and meet Toothless first thing if your hotel offers Early Park Admission. Many families head to Berk first at rope drop, since crowds rush toward Super Nintendo World and the Ministry of Magic.

For deeper planning help, our guide on how many days you need at Epic Universe maps the whole trip. If your littlest ones are not quite ready for thrills, our guide on whether Epic Universe works for toddlers and little kids breaks the park down by age.

Frequently Asked Questions About Isle of Berk Attractions

Which Isle of Berk Rides Can Toddlers Go On?

Toddlers can ride Fyre Drill, the interactive water battle, which has no minimum height as long as a supervising companion rides along. Hand-held infants are not allowed, so your little one needs to sit in their own seat. Beyond that ride, toddlers can play freely at the Viking Training Camp, meet Toothless and the other characters, and watch The Untrainable Dragon show. The two height-restricted rides, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders at 40 inches and Dragon Racer’s Rally at 48 inches, will be off limits until they grow, but there is still plenty to fill a happy morning for your youngest Viking.

Which Isle of Berk Rides Accept Express Pass?

Only Hiccup’s Wing Gliders accepts Universal Express Pass among the three rides. Dragon Racer’s Rally and Fyre Drill do not, so you will need to ride those two early or late when waits are lowest. The Untrainable Dragon show also accepts Express Pass, though the theater holds close to 1,000 guests, so you can usually walk in 15 minutes before showtime without it. Keep in mind that the free Express Unlimited perk from Universal’s premier hotels does not extend to Epic Universe, so Express here must be purchased separately. Our guide to Universal rides that do not accept Express Pass lists every excluded ride across the resort.

Is Dragon Racer’s Rally Too Intense for Kids?

Dragon Racer’s Rally suits confident kids 8 and up who clear the 48-inch minimum and enjoy spinning rides. The dragon trainers lift up to 67 feet and let riders tilt and flip their own seats, so the motion can range from gentle to genuinely wild. I would skip it for motion-sensitive kids, since the swooping and barrel-roll attempts can unsettle a queasy stomach. The good news is that riders control the intensity, so a cautious child who leaves the wing flaps alone stays level with the horizon the whole time. Talk it through with your kids before they board so nobody is surprised by the height or the spin.

How Long Is The Untrainable Dragon Show?

The Untrainable Dragon runs approximately 20 minutes, which is a perfect length for a theme park show. It plays indoors in an air-conditioned theater that seats close to 1,000 guests, with roughly five to seven performances each day. The runtime makes it an ideal midday break to rest your feet and cool off when the Florida heat peaks. Because the flying Toothless puppet involves complex stagecraft, a performance can occasionally cancel for a technical issue, so I recommend catching a midday show rather than the final one of the day. Check the Universal Orlando app for the current schedule when you arrive.

How Can a Travel Advisor Help You Plan Your Epic Universe Trip?

A travel advisor takes the guesswork out of an Epic Universe trip, and that matters at a park this big and this new. From picking the right hotel for Early Park Admission to timing Isle of Berk around Express Pass gaps, the details stack up fast. A good advisor handles them so you can focus on the dragons.

Your Favorite Grampy Travels advisor can match your family to the right Universal hotel, line up your ticket and Express choices, and build a day-by-day plan that puts the rides your kids can actually ride at the right times. We know which lands to hit first, where the shade is, and how to keep a hot Florida afternoon from turning into a meltdown.

Best of all, you get a real person to call when plans change. Planning fees may apply based on your trip’s complexity, destination, and group size, and the 15-minute fit consultation is always free. Ready to start? Reach out to our team or meet our advisors and let us help your family soar.

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